Chalone Wine

enjoys one of the finest expressions of terroir anywhere. Distinctive Chardonnay and Pinot Noir have earned the wines of Chalone cult status. High in the Gabilan Mountains, straddling the borders of Monterey and San Benito counties, this small appellation is characterized by distinctive limestone and decomposed granite soil. This unique soil combines with an arid climate to stress the vines, concentrating the flavor and mineral character of the legendary wines. Situated above the fog line, this AVA, with less than 300 acres under vine, enjoys high daytime summer temperatures, but low nighttime readings, preserving grape acidity and balance. This rugged terrain near Pinnacle National Monument is the setting for one of California’s viticultural splendors.
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A little bit too overtly oaky with a coconut, vanilla laced quality to the floral tinged, sweet tobacco earthiness that rounds out the rather candied red licorice quality on the nose. A bit aggressive in the mouth with noticeable tannins and integrate...

Simple but delicious, this grilled chicken recipe features the distinctive flavors of lemon thyme and basil. Serve it with rice and a garden salad, or RecipeTips' Spring Vegetable Medley, for a gre... Read more »

In this recipe, lemon lends its refreshing taste to the flavor of sweet carrots , which are made even more flavorful by grilling . Try this simple but tasty side dish as an accompaniment for grille... Read more »

The next time you think of bringing lasagne or another noodle casserole to a potluck, try this recipe instead. It softens radicchio’s bitterness by baking it in a cream sauce; plus the gooey, brown... Read more »

Al I would've been struggling a bit with that wine list...not a big ... ... young, the steak helps. The Chalone Pinot would be interesting, but the challenge would be the pairing. Also cool that they have a Sherr
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JD... it was a Windy Oaks Chard, but not the unoaked one on the website. ... This baby was totally like a Chalone.. amazing. Bright, lemon/ toast, custard, nice finish-minerality. Perfect acidity. I did not buy, so I cannot provide label inf
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OH my... I really want one of those Wilde Farm Chards! Will have to ... ... perfect. Love the Chalone AVA.. if done right. This one is calling my name.. OT, wishing I was drinking that tonight... tasting notes?I am ready to order ASAP... give me some impressions,
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NG, my SLH holdings are mostly (have to check, maybe entirely at this moment) ... ... there's Calera and Chalone to think of, and other great makers using that fruit, too. Assignments will go out mid-September, or that's the plan. I would just encourage people to drink what they like between now and then and buy what you like so whether you ...
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